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call to arms

noun

First recorded in 1840–50

I believe that most Americans would welcome a call-to-arms against combat arms from our former presidents.

The U.S. Secretary of State delivers a rousing call-to-arms before an enthusiastic Lincoln Center crowd.

She held Jarvis's letter in her hand—his call-to-arms letter.

The door swung shut behind them to a last call-to-arms, "Go to it!"

April 24, 2024gallimaufry

[gal-uh-maw-free ]

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